Senior Compliance Manager

About the Role

The Compliance department plays a critical role in supporting business operations globally by addressing regulatory issues and ensuring adherence to current and emerging rules and regulations. We are seeking a results-oriented KYC Professional to lead a dynamic team responsible for client onboarding and ongoing account reviews. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape best practices and drive operational excellence within a growing compliance function.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Management

• Lead and manage a team of KYC associates and coordinate with outsourced support teams to meet business requirements.
• Develop and deliver training for team members and assist in creating KYC/AML training for key business areas.
• Prepare and distribute reports to senior management and relevant stakeholders.

Technical / Functional

• Act as the subject matter expert and escalation point for KYC and operational issues.
• Establish best practices across the KYC function and propose process improvements for onboarding and review workflows.
• Provide advice and support to business groups on KYC/AML issues, including assessing ML/TF risk factors and escalating where necessary.
• Monitor regulatory changes and assess their impact on internal processes.
• Develop and maintain AML/KYC frameworks, SOPs, and ensure compliance with MAS 626 and other relevant guidelines.
• Maintain an up-to-date KYC database for efficient support.
• Participate in strategic projects and initiatives as assigned.

Business Partner

• Serve as a trusted advisor and point of contact for KYC onboarding concerns and client status queries.
• Provide quality assurance oversight and assist with client queries.
• Represent the KYC function in strategic projects and initiatives.
• Manage day-to-day KYC review pipelines and workflows.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Professional certifications such as CAMS or International Association Diploma in AML are advantageous.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in KYC/AML/CDD within financial services or commodities.
• Strong knowledge of KYC/AML/CDD local and overseas requirements
• Familiarity with MAS 626 and other relevant AML/KYC regulatory frameworks.

Personal Attributes

• Strong interpersonal skills; resilient, motivated, and able to work independently and collaboratively.
• High integrity, discretion, and sound judgment in handling sensitive matters.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to lead a critical compliance function within a global organization.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.